Macbook

Macbook
Macbook
Type of	Laptop
Manufacturer
Date of issue	May 18, 2008
Produced by	July 20, 2010 for consumers (remains available for educational institutions)
CPU	2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo
RAM	DDR2 2GB
OS	Mac OS X 10.7.5
Predecessor
Website

MacBook is a representative of the Apple laptop family

The cheapest Apple MacBooks on December 20, 2008 were presented in an aluminum casing created using Unibody technology (an aluminum casing is cut from a single piece of metal), but at WWDC -2009 this model was transferred to the MacBook Pro class with an improvement in some features.

As of May 2010, the model range of this class was presented by one laptop with several different characteristics. The case is made of white polycarbonate. With dimensions of 33.03 × 23.17 × 2.74 cm and weight of 2.13 kg, the MacBook offered the following set of hardware components: a GeForce 320M graphics card, 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 13 " LCD screen with a resolution of 1280 × 800, a network card with a speed of 10/100/1000 megabits, wireless communications ( Bluetooth , Wi-Fi ), USB , digital (optical) and analog audio input and audio output, etc.

Content

1 Features
2 Original polycarbonate model
- 2.1 Design
- 2.2 Ports
- 2.3 Models
3 Criticism and weaknesses
4 See also
5 notes
6 References

Features

Dimensions and weight - 2.74 × 33.03 × 23.17 cm, 2.13 kg.
Case - polycarbonate.
Monitor - a glossy widescreen screen with a diagonal of 13.3 inches with LED backlight. Supported resolutions: 1280 × 800 (standard), 1152 × 720, 1024 × 640, 1024 × 768, 800 × 600 800 × 500, 720 × 480 and 640 × 480.
Processor - Core 2 Duo with a frequency of 2.0-2.4 GHz
Video Card - GeForce 320M
Sound - built-in stereo speakers, an omnidirectional microphone, a combined optical digital / analog audio input (mini-jack), a combined optical digital audio / input for headphones (mini-jack), Apple stereo headset support with a microphone.
RAM - 2 GB DDR3 memory (two 1 GB SO-DIMM sockets) 1066 MHz; two SO-DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB officially; in fact, the laptop also works with 8 GB of RAM. (1333/1666 MHz do not work, but there is one loophole - if you add the 1066 MHz strip to such a bar, then all two will work at a reduced frequency of 1066 MHz).
160 GB Serial ATA 5400 rpm hard drive (optional 5400 rpm hard drive with 250 GB or 320 GB or 128 GB SSD ). 2.4 GHz MacBook: 250 GB Serial ATA 5400 rpm hard drive (optional 5400 rpm hard drive 320 GB or 128 GB SSD). The controller supports SATA 2.0 (3 Gbit / s).
Optical drive - 8-speed SuperDrive (DVD ± R DL / DVD ± RW / CD-RW).
Connections and expansion options - 2 USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps), Mini DisplayPort , Kensington lock slot .
Network interfaces - built-in support for the AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi2 wireless network (based on the draft IEEE 802.11n specification); compatible with IEEE 802.11a / b / g standard, built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (increased data transfer rate) module, Built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet module (RJ-45 connector).
Battery and power - lithium battery with polymer electrolyte 45 W · h, MagSafe 60 W power adapter with cable management system.
Built-in camera - iSight .
Input - multitouch trackpad for precise cursor control: support for two-finger scrolling, scaling, rotation, scrolling, single and double touch, gestures using three or four fingers, as well as drag and drop; built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (USA) or 79 (ISO) backlit keys (only for models with a 2.4 GHz processor), including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (in the form of an inverted “T”).

Original Polycarbonate Model

First Generation Black Polycarbonate MacBook, 2006

One-Piece Aluminum MacBook

The original MacBook, released May 16, 2006, was available in black and white with a Core Duo processor , 945GM chipset and an integrated 667 MHz graphics chip. Later it was changed to Core 2 Duo and the 965GM chipset with an integrated 800 MHz GMA X3100 graphics card. The sale of the black polycarbonate version of the MacBook was discontinued in October 2008 after the start of aluminum MacBook sales.

The MacBook was one of the first models (the first was the MacBook Pro ) into which Apple introduced the MagSafe power connector.

Design

Although the MacBook mainly follows the industry standard PowerBook G4 design, it was the first Apple laptop to use standards like a glossy screen, a recessed keyboard, and a non-mechanical latch. In 2007, the keyboard received several changes, in particular, it became similar to the keyboard that came with the iMac , adding the same keyboard shortcut to control multimedia and removing the built-in virtual numeric keypad, as well as the Apple logo from the command buttons.

Ports

Ports are located on the left edge: Kensington lock , audio input / output, two USB 2.0 ports , FireWire 400, mini-DVI , Gigabit Ethernet and MagSafe power connector.

In front is the IR receiver for Apple Remote ; from the right edge - only a CD drive.

Models

Model table
Components	Core duo	Core 2 duo
Model	Beginning of 2006	End of 2006	Mid 2007	End 2007	Early 2008	End of 2008 (White)	Early 2009 (White)	Mid 2009	Mid 2010
Release dates	May 16, 2006	November 8, 2006	May 15, 2007	November 1, 2007	February 26, 2008	October 14, 2008	January 21, 2009	May 27, 2009	May 27, 2010
Model numbers	MA254 * / A MA255 * / A MA472 * / A	MA699 * / A MA700 * / A MA701 * / A	MB061 * / A MB062 * / A MB063 * / A	MB061 * / B MB062 * / B MB063 * / B	MB402 * / A MB403 * / A MB404 * / A	MB402 * / B	MB881 * / A	MC240 * / A	MC516 * / A
The lineup	MacBook1.1	MacBook 2.1		MacBook 3.1	MacBook 4.1	MacBook 4.2	MacBook 5.1	MacBook 5.2	MacBook 7.1
Display	13.3-inch glossy widescreen with a resolution of 1280 × 800. CCFL backlight								LED backlight
Integrated graphics chip	667 MHz			800 MHz			1066 MHz		GeForce 320M
CPU	1.83 / 2.0 GHz Core Duo (T2400 / T2500)	1.83 / 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo (T5600 / T7200)	2.0 / 2.16 GHz Core 2 Duo (T7200 / T7400)	2.0 / 2.2 GHz Core 2 Duo (T7300 / T7500)	2.1 / 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo (T8100 / T8300)	2.1 GHz Core 2 Duo (T8100)	2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo (P7350)	2.13 GHz Core 2 Duo (P7450)	2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo (P8600)
RAM (two slots for DDR2 SDRAM )	512 MB (2 × 256 MB) at 667 MHz (PC2-5300)	512 MB (2 × 256 MB) or 1 GB (2 × 512 MB) at 667 MHz (PC2-5300)	1 GB (2 × 512 MB) at 667 MHz (PC2-5300)	1 GB (2 × 512 MB) or 2 GB (2 × 1 GB) at 667 MHz (PC2-5300)		1 GB (2 × 512 MB) at 667 MHz (PC2-5300)	2 GB (2 × 1 GB) at 667 MHz (PC2-5300)	2 GB (2 × 1 GB) 800 MHz (PC2-6400)	2 GB (2 × 1 GB) with a frequency of 1066 MHz (PC3-8500)
Video card (built-in)	Gma 950			GMA X3100			GeForce 9400M		GeForce 320M
HDD	60/80 GB	60/80/120 GB	80/120/160 GB	80/120/160 GB	120/160/250 GB	120 GB	120 GB	160 GB	250 GB
Wifi	Integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11a / b / g card		Integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11a / b / g card (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specifications)						Integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11a / b / g / n card
Optical Disc Combo Drive (Basic)	8-speed DVD reader, 24-speed CD-R and 10-speed CD-RW writer	8-speed DVD reader, 24-speed CD-R and 16-speed CD-RW writer				-
SuperDrive Optical Drive	8-speed DVD ± R DL reader, 4-speed ± RW DVD writer, 24-speed CD-R, and 10-speed CD-RW	2.4-speed DVD + R DL writer, 6-speed DVD ± R read, 4-speed ± RW DVD burner, 24-speed CD-R, and 10-speed CD-RW	4-speed DVD + R burner R, 8-speed DVD ± R read, 4-speed ± RW DVD burner, 24-speed CD-R and 10-speed CD-RW
operating system	Mac OS X 10.4 / 10.4.6	Mac OS X 10.4 / 10.4.8	Mac OS X 10.4 / 10.4.9 or v10.4.10	Mac OS X 10.5	Mac OS X 10.5 / 10.5.2 or 10.5.4	Mac OS X 10.5 / 10.5.4	Mac OS X 10.5 / 10.5.6		Mac OS X 10.6.3
Battery	55 Wh Li-ion Battery
The weight	5.2 lbs / 2.4 kg		5.1 lbs / 2.3 kg	5.0 lbs / 2.3 kg
Dimensions	2.75 × 32.5 × 22.7 cm

Criticism and Shortcomings

It is known that the rubber base of universal MacBooks exfoliates. Apple noticed this as a flaw and promised to replace the bottom for free, with or without a guarantee. Some consumers also reported defects on their LCDs in mid-2010-2011 models. ^[1] Among the most common symptoms are the following: the picture is distorted, artifacts occur and, of course, horizontal or vertical stripes appear. ^[2]

MagSafe power adapters are also subject to frequent breakdowns. After the lawsuit, Apple promised to replace these adapters for US residents. ^[3] ^[4]

Some MacBooks were vulnerable to iSeeYou , which potentially allows their iSight cameras to record a user without his knowledge. ^[5] ^[6]

Notes

↑ Review: Apple's redesigned, late 2009 13-inch MacBook (unopened) . Apple (May 7, 2011). Date of treatment February 14, 2012.
↑ MacBook Pro has stripes on the screen (Russian) . remont-apple.ru. Date accessed August 23, 2018.
↑ About Apple's Power Adapter Replacement Program --- US Only (unspecified) . apple.com .
↑ Magsafe Power Adapter Settlement Frequently Asked Questions (unopened) (link not available) . Adaptersettlement.com . Date of treatment May 5, 2017. Archived January 23, 2012.
↑ Soltani, Ashkan . Research shows how MacBook Webcams can spy on their users without warning (December 18, 2013). Date of treatment May 5, 2017.
↑ Peckham, Matt Miss Teen USA's Webcam Hacked | TIME.com (unopened) . Techland.time.com (December 20, 2013). Date of treatment May 5, 2017.

Links

[1] Review: Apple's redesigned, late 2009 13-inch MacBook (unopened) . Apple (May 7, 2011). Date of treatment February 14, 2012.

[2] MacBook Pro has stripes on the screen (Russian) . remont-apple.ru. Date accessed August 23, 2018.

[3] About Apple's Power Adapter Replacement Program --- US Only (unspecified) . apple.com .

[4] Magsafe Power Adapter Settlement Frequently Asked Questions (unopened) (link not available) . Adaptersettlement.com . Date of treatment May 5, 2017. Archived January 23, 2012.

[5] Soltani, Ashkan . Research shows how MacBook Webcams can spy on their users without warning (December 18, 2013). Date of treatment May 5, 2017.

[6] Peckham, Matt Miss Teen USA's Webcam Hacked | TIME.com (unopened) . Techland.time.com (December 20, 2013). Date of treatment May 5, 2017.